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From left to right: Prof. Ayelet Erez of Weizmann Institute of Science, Dr. Yarden Ariav, a researcher in Erez’s lab, and Dr. Samah Hayek, senior epidemiologist at Clalit Health Services and a senior lecturer in Tel Aviv University's Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health. (Courtesy/Weizmann Institute of Science and Clalit Innovation)
August 3, 2026, 2:30 pm
In world first, Israeli scientists find active ingredient in Viagra may stop cancer spread
Researchers say mouse models and data from 5 million health fund members show erectile dysfunction drug and statins may improve outcomes by blocking cholesterol needed for cells to metastasize
By Diana Bletter
Illustrative photo of a cancer patient receiving chemotherapy treatment. (via Shutterstock)
April 28, 2024, 11:24 am
BGU researchers use novel chemo delivery to kill colorectal cancer liver metastases
Attaching chemo drugs to specially modified nano polymers that target tumors and avoid side effects also appears to prevent melanoma from spreading to lungs in mice
By Renee Ghert-Zand
Naor Blankleder is fighting for his life following the metastasis of osteosarcoma in his knee to his lung. (Courtesy)
August 18, 2023, 8:58 pm
Israeli cancer patient in final push to raise money for specialized treatment in NY
Naor Blankleder, 29, thought he had beat bone cancer but now it has spread to his lungs and his best chance to survive lies with doctors and researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering
By Renee Ghert-Zand
File: Illustration of a breast cancer cell (Christoph Burgstedt via iStock by Getty Images)
January 17, 2023, 1:03 pm
Israeli scientists say substance prevents cancer’s spread in mice with 90% success
On warpath against secondary tumors, scientists believe they’ve found a way to stop cancer cells from entering blood, moving around the body; but solution not yet in medicine form
By Nathan Jeffay
Illustrative image: Doctors reading an x-ray for signs of cancer (nd3000 via iStock by Getty Images)
December 8, 2022, 12:26 pm
2 common drugs may help protect against secondary cancer, small Israeli study finds
Darlin and Etopan appear to cut the chances of cancer returning elsewhere in body by reducing inflammation and stress, according to peer-reviewed research
By Nathan Jeffay
Illustrative image: a man running (BartekSzewczyk via iStock by Getty Images)
November 16, 2022, 12:06 pm
Running reduces chance of some cancers by 72%, Israeli scientists find
Peer-reviewed study from Tel Aviv University shows aerobic activity conditions organs to snatch sugar away from tumors, impairing their ability to grow and spread
By Nathan Jeffay
Illustration of metastasis, or metastatic disease, which is the spread of a cancer or other disease from one organ or part of the body to another not directly connected with it. (7activestudio via iStock by Getty Images)
August 5, 2021, 5:53 pm
Israeli research suggests new path to predict and prevent cancer relapses
Specific signs in lung may give early warning of breast cancer relapse, Tel Aviv scholars say, hoping to use the knowledge to avert repeat illness
By Nathan Jeffay
An illustrative photo of a breast cancer research laboratory. (Keren Freeman/Flash90)
August 8, 2017, 1:16 pm
Simple drug regimen could help prevent cancer recurrence, Israeli study says
Combining a stress-reducing drug with an anti-inflammatory helps reduce metastasis of cancer cells, researchers find
By Shoshanna Solomon
Illustrative: Cancer cells. (Pixabay)
September 20, 2016, 1:44 pm
TAU study shows promise in fight against breast cancer spread
Tel Aviv University researchers say genetic therapy with chemo in mice ‘extremely effective’ in preventing breast cancer metastasis
By Shoshanna Solomon
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